Unlocking Change Execution and Success Part 1: Mastering Intent and Empowering Sponsors

In this episode of the Change Management Review Podcast, host Theresa Moulton sits down with Maria Darby, CEO of Conner Partners, to explore the critical elements that drive successful change execution. With over 35 years of experience in the consulting industry, Maria shares her deep expertise in leading complex change initiatives and the proven strategies that have guided Conner Partners’ success.

You’ll discover:

• The Power of Intent: Why defining and maintaining a clear intent is essential for any change initiative and how it can serve as the foundation for organizational alignment and commitment.
• Effective Sponsorship: The key mindsets and behaviors that distinguish successful sponsors from those who struggle, and how leaders can cultivate these traits to drive impactful change.
• Proactive Risk Management: An introduction to Conner Partners’ focus on change execution risk factors and how understanding these can dramatically increase the likelihood of achieving your strategic goals.
• Evergreen Principles of Change Leadership: Insights into the timeless strategies that continue to guide successful transformations, even as the change landscape evolves.

And much more!

If you’re a change management practitioner or leader aiming to elevate your organization’s change initiatives, this episode is a must-listen. Maria Darby’s insights will equip you with the knowledge and tools to master the art of change execution and empower your organization to thrive in a dynamic environment.

About the Guest:

Maria Darby is the CEO of Conner Partners and brings over three decades of experience in the consulting industry, with a focus on guiding organizations through major change efforts. She has partnered closely with thought leader Daryl Conner to evolve Conner Partners’ change execution framework and has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s change capability development programs and certification offerings. Maria’s distinguished career includes leadership roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and significant contributions to the field of change management through her involvement with the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP). 

Connect With the Guest

• Website: Conner Partners
• Email: [email protected]